Good morning, Medina.

A Medina farm sanctuary warns families to complete a 16-hour care course before adopting farm animals for Easter — unexpected costs and care challenges mean many new owners later surrender their animals.

Owner Janine Smalley also cautions that an upcoming film could increase future surrenders from first-time buyers.

Drivers are feeling the strain as gas prices near $4 per gallon in Northeast Ohio due to seasonal shifts and global tensions while spring travel increases demand.

Local motorists are comparing fuel rewards and adjusting budgets to cope with the surge.

Following a 6-ton meteor explosion earlier this week, the Medina County Park District reminded visitors at River Styx Park that removing rocks (including meteorites) or using metal detectors is against park rules to protect local ecosystems.

Breakfast with the Bunny

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — White Birch Barn — $35 adults, $24 kids 3-10, FREE for kids under 2 — Enjoy breakfast with the Easter Bunny and partake in crafts and an egg hunt.

Saddles & Sips

5-11 p.m. — The Common Ground Warehouse — Check website for entry fees — Kick up your heels with beginner line dancing, drinks, and local shopping.

Medina Model Railroad & Toy Show

All day — Medina County Community Center — Reasonable prices — Explore a fair of nostalgic toys and scale models for collectors and enthusiasts.